Garwood New Jersey Map

About Garwood, New Jersey

Garwood is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,885. The population density is 2783.0 people per km². Garwood is located at 40.6518°N, 74.3229°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Garwood rests in a gentle hollow, where the land rolls in subtle swells, hinting at the broader, more pronounced contours of Union County. It lies 1.4 miles east-south-east of Westfield, NJ (from Westfield, NJ: bearing 111°T), and is situated 1.9 miles west-south-west of Union County. The air here, especially in late afternoon, carries the scent of mown grass and the distant hum of traffic from the major arteries that thread through the region, a perpetual whisper of the world beyond. Oak trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, stand sentinel along residential streets, their leaves catching the sunlight in a thousand shifting patterns, casting dappled shade on well-tended lawns and the occasional patch of wilder growth. The houses themselves, a blend of modest bungalows and sturdier, older homes, seem to settle comfortably into the landscape, their porches worn smooth by generations of feet. The story of Garwood is one of quiet industry and a steady, enduring presence. Once the domain of farms and the occasional artisanal workshop, its character was shaped by the expansion of the railways, which brought with them opportunities for manufacturing and trade. While the agricultural roots have long since faded, replaced by a diverse mix of small businesses and service providers, a certain pragmatism remains. The local economy, though not defined by any single grand enterprise, thrives on the interconnectedness of its shops, its professional services, and its residents who commute to larger centers, returning each evening to the familiar streets of Garwood. The town’s parks, small but verdant, offer pockets of respite, places where children’s laughter can be heard and where the quiet dignity of everyday life unfolds.

About This Garwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Garwood, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.651769, -74.322926. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Garwood and Union County.

Detailed location data for Garwood includes the ZIP code (07027), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Union County (Elizabeth), and school district assignment (Garwood Borough School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Garwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.